Prepare against Dennis Ruijgrok
FM · NLD · World #5,288 classical · FIDE ID 1011499
Our database contains 185 games by Dennis Ruijgrok, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Ruijgrok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Ruijgrok before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,265 | 2,341 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 73 | 47 | 65 | 39.5% |
| As White | 92 | 42 | 23 | 27 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 31 | 24 | 38 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Ruijgrok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Ruijgrok's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 58.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ruijgrok usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ruijgrok usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ruijgrok usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 77.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 10 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Dennis Ruijgrok's chess games
All 185 games by Dennis Ruijgrok in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 73 wins, 47 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Shilong Li | 2,526 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B40 |
| Oct 2004 | Willy Hendriks | 2,396 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B26 |
| Jul 2005 | Rafe Martyn | 2,340 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | A87 |
| Jul 2005 | Zi Jing Wong | 2,330 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | B90 |
| Oct 2003 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,305 | 25th Arco Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2007 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,189 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 13 | 2,355 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2001 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,229 |
| Corus C | 2008 | 13 | 2 | 2,229 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 2,103 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Ruijgrok's chess games?
185 games by Dennis Ruijgrok, from Jan 2004 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Dennis Ruijgrok has played.
What does Dennis Ruijgrok play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Dennis Ruijgrok opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Ruijgrok answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Dennis Ruijgrok play as White?
As White, Dennis Ruijgrok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Ruijgrok play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Ruijgrok most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Dennis Ruijgrok's FIDE rating?
Dennis Ruijgrok is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Dennis Ruijgrok played?
Our database contains 185 games by Dennis Ruijgrok, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 47 draws, 65 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Ruijgrok?
185 games by Dennis Ruijgrok reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.